Leaders Across Campus and International Friends Mentoring Program

It is a peer mentoring program at Long Beach City College. Successful student share their experience, knowledge and "secrets of success" with new international students to promote the academic excellence of new students.

Mentoring involves "students helping students succeed." Mentors offer new students friendship, support and advice to help them succeed in college. Mentors and international student will meet at least once each week to share their learning experience at Long Beach City College.

How can a Mentor (International Friend) help You?

Getting on track for College
Exploring Colleges and Universities
Support and Encouragement
Campus Involvement
Answering important questions about LBCC
Scavenger Hunt of Student Services
Exploring careers, and scholarships
Strategies for Academic Success at Long Beach City College
The Mentors/Friends are caring and very friendly students.
The Mentors/Friends are committed to helping you be successful

What does being in "Leaders and Friends" involve?

Meeting with your Mentor once a week to talk about how things are going
Studying on campus with your Mentor, or attending a workshop together
Visiting student resource areas on campus, such as the Career Center, Student Bridge Center, Tutoring Labs, the Child Development Center
Learning about time management, study habits, and other helpful information
Practicing Conversational English
Gaining a lifetime friendship with your Mentor/International Friend
Having fun while learning together!

How do you get involved?

If you are a NEW student, and would like assistance from a peer Mentor, take the first step and complete an application and submit it to Judy Oh in M-232. The application is also available in the International Student Office.

If you have questions, please stop by our office, or call us at (562) 938-4359 or (562) 938-4236.

Hope to see you soon!